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The Works of Sir Walter Scott
by Sir Walter Scott
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Archibald, Constable and Co.; Cadell and Co., 1819-27. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A beautiful thirty-two volume collection of the romances, tales and novels of Sir Walter Scott, in a leather binding. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish novelist and poet. Scott remains a celebrated figure in Scottish literary history, and the landscape of Scotland features heavily in his works. He was also a political figure, prominent within the Tory establishment, and served as President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh for twelve years, between 1820 and 1832. He was a member of Clan Scott, a prominent Scottish clan. This set comprises of thirty-two volumes, and comprises novels including 'Waverley', 'Rob Roy' and 'Ivanhoe'. "Novels and Tales" (1819) spans twelve volumes, and contains "Waverley", "Guy Mannering", "Antiquary", "Rob Roy" and "Tales of My Landlord". "Historical Romances" (1822) spans six volumes and contains "Ivanhoe", "Monastery", "The Abbot" and "Kenilworth". "Novels and Romances" (1824) spans seven volumes and contains "The Pirate", "The Fortunes of Nigel", "Peveril of the Peak" and "Quentin Durward". "Tales and Romances" (1827) spans seven volumes and contains "St. Ronan"s Well", "Redgauntlet", "Crusaders" and "Woodstock". Each volume has an vignette illustration to the title page.Bound by Hunt & Sons.A charming collection by an extremely important and prolific Scottish writer. In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart, with some rubbing to the spines and extremities. A chip to the head of the front board of volume X. Ownership inscriptions to the front endpaper of "Novels and Tales" vol IV, V, "Historical Romances" I and II, and "Tales and Romances" vol IV. Internally firmly bound, pages have the occasional spot which is more noticeable to the first and last pages, in particular the title pages. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 758R18
- Title
- The Works of Sir Walter Scott
- Author
- Sir Walter Scott
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald, Constable and Co.; Cadell and Co.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1819-27
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- sir walter scott waverley novels ivanhoe victorian literature waverley novels
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Vignette
- A decorative design or illustration placed at the beginning or end of a ...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
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